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Oskar Blues Dales Pale Ale

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96
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bottled
common

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
11403.74/5.03.74/5.06.5%99.8Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Brewed with hefty amounts of European malts and four kinds of American hops, it delivers a blast of hop aromas, a rich middle of malt and hops, and a thrilling finish. It weighs in at 6.5 % alcohol by volume. Why squeeze such a big brew into a little can? Because we think fun in the great outdoors calls for great beer. Our cans go where bottled beers can't, where flavorless canned beers don't belong. And no matter where you drink Dale's Pale Ale, our can protect it from light and oxidation far better than bottles do.

Northern Brewer for bittering, Cascade and Columbus for flavor, and a big, post-boil addition of Centennial for aroma.
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 tarheels86 (731), Washington DC, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 4, 2009  
12 oz Can. Pours a clear, deep amber with a one finger, tan, rocky head that has great retention and leaves spotty lacing. Aroma is caramel malt, maple syrup, raw hops cones. Taste is a little cardboardy with a giant wallop of piney hops and not too much malt backing- verging on unbalanced. Very long, bitter finish. Best pale ale I’ve tried save for All Other Pale. 6.5% is well hidden but makes itself apparent after a little while. Definitely a serious pale ale. Highly recommended.


 DJMonarch (6630), Northwich, Cheshire, England
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Jul 3, 2009    Updated: Aug 21, 2009
1. On Tap at the Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, Lyons 10/10/2007 Strong hop and fruit aromas. Amber coloured strong in alcohol hoppy and fruity with a crisp bitter finish. 2. From the Can at the Oskar Blues Brewery, Longmont 08/10/2008 Hoppy aroma. Golden coloured and hoppy with a little dryness in a crisp and bitter malt finish.


 Cruzan59 (197), Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/517/20
Jul 1, 2009  
Can’t believe I’m just getting to this rating now...maybe because I knew it wasn’t a one-off purchase. Absolutely by far "thee" best beer I’ve ever had in a can. And this Pale Ale can challange anything in a bottle...not that it has to be in a bottle to be good. Definitely glass worthy...nice amber pour...frothy off-white head...smooth mouthfeel...nice hop character and malt balance...this is a staple in my fridge...goes in that cool can rack on the door!


 msante79 (814), Orland Hills, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 1, 2009  
12oz can from Old Chicago. Pours copper with white head. Aroma is hoppy with citrus and caramel malt. Flavor is hops with citrus, caramel malt and some pine. Nice hoppy pale ale.


 punkeedo (465), San Antonio, Texas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 30, 2009  
2009 Can. A delightfully surprising pale ale, get ready to get punched in the face with some hops! A creamy mouthfeel with a somewhat acidic finish, this pale ale is hoppy through and through. Aroma, flavor, aftertaste, etc. Wonderful for a hot day, this pale ale is great with a meal, a cigar, or anything you’re doing. Well done.


 Uglyradio (775), Greenville, South Carolina, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/518/20
Jun 30, 2009  
Nice hoppy aroma...Copper color with thin lasting head...Medium body, mild carbonation...Flavors are well balanced between malty sweetness and the pine citrus hop flavors...Just a hint of bitterness in the finish...


 DigitalMan (113), Idaho, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/54/104/56/20
Jun 29, 2009  
Citrus and pine hop aroma. Slightly cloudy orange pour. Small head, some lacing, good carbonation. Too heavy on the hops for my tastes... I have difficulty enjoying more than a few sips of such bitter hoppiness. Definitely an IPA flavor, I’d say.


 vtafro (469), , New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/513/20
Jun 29, 2009  
Can. This beer is full of aroma plenty of hops in the flavor and smell. Malt flavors are minimal. Hop heads dream.



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